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Subway Hero&Roy Benavidez. What is a Hero?
-Subway Hero: (Wesley Autrey) dives onto subway track to keep a trapped man from being hit by a subway.
-Roy Benavidez: rescues several of his fellow military men and took multiple gunshot wounds and other fatal injuries.
~What is a Hero? Any being that helps another who is helpless in a life/death situation. Their actions are considered heroic whether if they were voluntary or if it was their duty. -
"Why Courage Matters" by John McCain.
Senator and former Prisoner of War tells of his true stories of war and governmental politics to help see what courage and bravery is and to reach your own.
~What is a hero? A hero is a head-strong leader who not only faces trouble for the sake of others, but also encourages others to acquire such bravery and kindness. -
Kristi Quillen, Peace Corps Volunteer
Video Interview with Kristi Quillen who tells us of the rewards of being a part of the Peace Corps.
What is a Hero? Someone who voluntarily helps others in need(not necessarily in a life/death situations) -
Hero: Alexander Fleming
Chosen Alexander Fleming as hero for the invention of penicillin. An antibiotic that has saved many lives from infection. Not only a hero for saving countless lives, but also for contributing to science and medicine. -
Heroes in Literature
Harper Lee, author of Novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," is a hero for creating Atticus Finch (inspired by her father) who is a justified lawyer and a moral icon of most readers.
~What is a hero? Anyone who expresses their beliefs which in turn inspires another, or revolutionizes a previous state or thought shared by most of other people. -
Hero: Jimi Hendrix
Chosen Jimi Hendrix as hero becaus he took a massive part in music during the mid-late sixties. Even though he had a rough past including split parents and segregation, he continued to be an inspiration everywhere for his unique style of music during a decade of revolutionary music and peace. -
Found Jimi Hendrix Biography
"Jimi Hendrix, The Intimate Story of a Betrayed Musical Legend" by Sharon Lawrence. -
"Change the World" Power point
Refine the meaning of a hero:
-Also known to be Leaders (Politically or Religiously)
-Willing to Challenge common belief for the truth.(Visionaries and Innovators)
-Artists (any category of Fine Arts) and sources of inspiration.
-Daily Community Heroes. (Volunteers to help those who have lost homes or face poverty/starvation) -
What to do to Change the World?
Changing an entire world is a big task and it seems nearly everyone does not know how to face or overcome issues such as pollution, political turmoil, and starvation. Luckily, people at a young age can take action to solve problems in society such as "Community Volunteer" heroes, and random acts of Kindness can go a long way. -
Change the World With the Youth of Today
The next generation decides vital future decisions, so the youth should not be put down or ignored of opinions. Changing the World for the better involves education of the youth of reality and ways to keep our world at peace with nature and tranquil nations. A challenge like this involves time and the right decisions. -
So, what is a hero?
I am convinced that a hero is someone or somehing that has taken the time to voluntarily give help or plenty of inspiration and receives a generous amount of respect and admiration of at least one individual.
